Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has declared that he will politically challenge Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State ahead of the 2027 elections, accusing him of taking control of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) structure in the South-west and pushing him aside .
Fayose made the statement during an interview on Channels Television, where he vowed not to ignore what he described as unfair treatment and promised to respond politically .
“We will teach Makinde a political lesson,” Fayose stated. “If you respect me, you will get all my values and support, but if you disrespect me, you will get the downside of Fayose. I’m not a politician that is taken for granted” .
The former governor also employed a metaphor, alleging that Makinde had “stolen the land of the deities” and warning that the deities would eventually reclaim what belongs to them .
PDP Structure Row
Fayose specifically accused the Oyo governor of weakening the Peoples Democratic Party in the South-West and taking over his political network in the region .
“Makinde destroyed the South-west Peoples Democratic Party and took my structure,” Fayose said. “When we are in politics, we are meant to be fair” .
Presidency Declaration Sparks Tension
Fayose criticised Makinde’s reported plan to contest for the presidency, describing it as a decision that affected their political relationship . While acknowledging Makinde’s right to seek the highest office in the country, Fayose insisted that political loyalty and trust should not be broken .
“Declaring for presidency was his undoing,” Fayose stated. “He has the right to contest for president, but we don’t betray trust. Elections are not far away again. We will get there” .
The comments come amid growing tensions within the PDP in the South-West as political alignments continue to take shape ahead of the 2027 elections .
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